The lap part of the belt should be worn low and
snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In
a crash, this applies force to the pelvic bones. And
you’d be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If
you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your
abdomen. This could cause serious or even
fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the
shoulder and across the chest. These parts of
the body are best able to take belt restraining
forces.
The safety belt locks if there’s a sudden stop or a
crash, or if you pull the belt very quickly out of
the retractor.
Each position next to the windows in the second
row has a shoulder belt height adjuster. Move
the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that is right
for you.
To move it down, push down on the button and
move the height adjuster to the desired position.
You can move the height adjuster up just by pushing
up on the shoulder belt guide. After you move the
adjuster to where you want it, try to move it
down without pushing the button down to make
sure it has locked into position.
Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the
belt is centered on your shoulder. The belt should
be away from your face and neck, but not falling off
your shoulder.
{CAUTION:
You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt
is too loose. In a crash, you would move
forward too much, which could increase injury.
The shoulder belt should fit against your body.
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